gs syllabus for mains 2013
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Paper/SubtopicGS - I:
Indian Culture123
Modern Indian History456
World History78
Society
910111213141516
Geography
171819202122
GS - II:
Constitution2324
Polity
25262728293031323334353637
Social Justice
38
39
40
4142
Governance
434445
Governance4647
International Relations
48495051
GS - III:525354
55
5657585960616263646566
Technology
67686970717273
Disaster Management 74
Security
757677787980818283
GS - IV:
Ethics
8485868788899091
Aptitude
92
Economic Development
Environment, Biodiversity
Aptitude
92
93949596979899
100101
Integrity
102103104105106107108109110111112
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TopicsIndian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society.Salient aspects of Art forms (ancient to modern)Salient aspects of Literature (ancient to modern)Salient aspects of Architecture (ancient to modern)Mid-18th century - Present (significant events, personalities, issues)Freedom Struggle (various stages, important contributors from different parts of the country)Post-Independence (consolidation and reorganisation within country)18th century events (e.g. Ind'l revo, WWs, redrawn boundaries, colonisation, decolonisation)Political philosophies (e.g. communism, capitalism, socialism) and their effect on societySalient features of Indian SocietyDiversity of IndiaRole of women and women's organisationPopulation and associated issuesPoverty and developmental issuesUrbanisation (problems and remedies)Globalisation (effects on Indian society)Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism, SecularismSalient Features of World Physical GeographyDistribution of key Natural Resources (world, S. Asia, Indian subcontinent)Factors responsible for location of Industries (primary, secondary, tertiary; India, world)Important Geophysical phenomena (earthquakes, tsunami, volcanoes, cyclones)Geographical features and locationCritical geographical features, flora, fauna (changes and effects therof)Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International RelationsHistorical underpinnings & evolutionFeatures, amendments, significant provisions, basic structureFunctions & responsibilities of the Union and the States; issues and challenges of federal structureDevolution of powers and finances to local levels; challenges thereinSeparation of Powers (between different organs, dispute redressal mechanisms, institutions)Comparison of Indian constitutional scheme with other countries'Union and State Legislatures (structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges; issues therein)Executive (structure, organisation, functioning)Judiciary (structure, organisation functioning)Ministries and Departments (of Union and State govts.)Pressure Groups & Formal, Informal associations (and their role in the polity)Salient features of the Representation of People’s Act.Appointment to various Constitutional posts Constitutional Bodies (powers, functions and responsibilities)Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi-judicial bodiesGovernment Policies & Interventions for development of various sectors (issues in their design, implementation)
Social Sector & Social Services (health, education, human resources - issues in development, management)Poverty and hunger issuesImportant aspects of governanceTransaparency and accountability (institutional and other measures)E-Governance (applications, models, successes, limitations, potential)
Development Processes & Development industry (role of NGOs, SHGs, groups & associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders)
Welfare Schemes (centre, states; performance, mechanisms, laws, institutions and bodies constituted for protection of vulnerable sections)
Citizens CharterRole of Civil Services in a democracy.India and its Neighbourhood (relations)Bilateral, Regional, Global groupings & Agreements (involving and/or affecting India)Effect of Policies & Politics of Developed and Developing countries on India (India's interests, diaspora)Important International institutions, agencies, for a (structure, mandate)Technology, Economic Development, Bio‐diversity, Environment, Security and Disaster ManagementIndian Economy (issues re: planning, mobilisation of resources, growth, development, employment)Inclusive growth and issues thereinGovernment Budgeting
Farm subsidies and MSP and issues therein (direct and indirect)PDS (objectives, functioning, limitations, revamping, issues of buffer stocks & food security)Technology missionsEconomics of animal-rearing
Land Reforms in IndiaEffects of Liberalisation on the economyChanges in Industrial policy & their effects on industrial growthInfrastructure (energy, ports, roads, airports, railways)Investment modelsS&T developments and everyday applications & effectsAchievements of Indians in S&TIndigenisation of technology & development of new technologyAwareness in fields of IT, Space, Computers, Robotics, Nanotech, Biotech, IPR issuesEnvironmental conservationEnvironmental pollution and degradationEnvironmental Impact AssessmentDisasters & Disaster ManagementLinkages between Development & spread of ExtremismRole of External State & Non-State actors in creating internal security challengesInternal security challenges through communication networksRole of media and social-networking sites in internal security challengesBasics of Cyber SecurityMoneylaundering & PreventionBorder Areas (securite challenges and management thereof)Linkages of Organised crime and TerrorismSecurity forces & agencies (mandate)
Ethics and Human Interface (essence, determinants, consequences of ethics in human actions)Dimensions of ethicsEthics in public & private relationshipsHuman values (lessons from great leaders, reformers & administrators)Role of family, society, educational institutions in inculcating valuesAttitude (content, structure, function, influence & relation with thought & behaviour)Moral and Political AttitudesSocial Influence and Persuasion
Major Crops in various parts of country (cropping patterns, types of irrigation, irrigation systems, storage, transport & marketing of agro-produce and related issues & constraints, e-technology to aid farmers)
Food processing and related industries in India (scope & significance, location, upstream-downstream requirements, supply chain management)
Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude (*intended to test attitude & approach; may involve case studies)
Civil Service aptitude & foundational values (integrity, impartiality, non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance & compassion towards weaker sections
Emotional Intelligence (concepts, utility & application in administration & governance)Contributions of Moral Thinkers & Philosophers from India and worldPublic service values & Ethics in Public Administration (status & problems)Ethical concerns and dilemnas in government & private institutionsLaws, rules, regulations, conscience as sources of ethical GuidanceAccountability & ethical governanceStrengthening of ethical & moral values in governanceEthical issues in international relations and fundingCorporate GovernanceProbity in Governance (concept of public service)Philosophical basis of governance and probityInformation (sharing & transparency in government)RTICodes of EthicsCodes of ConductCitizens Charters (*repeat)Work CultureQuality of Service DeliveryUtilization of public fundsChallenges of Corruption(*case studies on all above)Ms.Deboleena Rakshit
Civil Service aptitude & foundational values (integrity, impartiality, non-partisanship, objectivity, dedication to public service, empathy, tolerance & compassion towards weaker sections